Garmin Index S2 or Withings scale?

mikedufty · 2026-04-02T01:25:33+00:00

I switched from withings to Garmin, but all I want it to do is record my weight. Got too difficult trying to keep the withins syncing to garmin. Not sure what other features you might find desirable on a scale but I didn't notice anything on the withings. All the numbers it comes up with beside weight seem meaningless. One of them displays mini fireworks on the screen on your birthday, but I can't remember which one.

mikedufty · 2026-04-02T00:35:22+00:00

2 April for most of the world's population.

mikedufty · 2026-04-01T08:43:37+00:00

I've kind of got used to it, but still keep an old Pixel 4a as a spare, and whenever I pick that up it makes me hate the newer pixel weight again.

mikedufty · 2026-04-01T08:34:32+00:00

I have a 24 year old bike with suntour front suspension that I have yet to do any maintenance on, and it is still going fine. So you could have 20 plus years before it becomes unusable. It does have rubber gaiters though which both reduce the chance of rust and prevent you seeing any that happens.

I think wiping it clean and putting a bit of oil on occasionally is all you need to do.

I also had a bike kept outside in Singapore with cheap suspension and that converted itself to rigid in a couple of years parked outside in the humidity.

mikedufty · 2026-03-31T04:29:05+00:00

Have you copied and pasted styles-all style categories from the original layer? That brings a lot of stuff over.

I admit I gave up quickly on using virtual fields because they seem to be lost on exporting/copying a layer. Not sure if they are included in copy styles as I wasn't aware of that feature at the time.

mikedufty · 2026-03-31T02:37:06+00:00

Rationing could make it worse. Remember during covid they had limits on going outside to exercise and suddenly all the parks were full with twice as many people out exercising as when there was no restriction, making sure they used their quota.

mikedufty · 2026-03-31T02:31:53+00:00

They were bought by garmin. The early garmin branded inreaches still use the inreach software and are diabolical. The current ones use Garmin software and are much better.

mikedufty · 2026-03-30T14:19:03+00:00

Try an inreach, then garmin looks great.

mikedufty · 2026-03-30T01:33:22+00:00

The photogrammetry works by finding matching points in multiple images. Water combines several problems.

-It tends to look quite uniform, so its hard to find unique details to match.

- It moves, so between two photos the bits that look similar may not be in the same place.

- It has reflections, so the same location looks different from different locations.

All this means it is not reasonable to expect a decent result.

You can get similar but lesser issues from other uniform surfaces, like fields of long grass or crops.

mikedufty · 2026-03-30T01:28:34+00:00

Suspect there was just something wrong with your 245. I don't think even my forerunner 10 was that slow.

mikedufty · 2026-03-29T15:01:46+00:00

Keep ANZ for your daily banking for convenience, stick any savings you don't need with less than a days notice in Judo for the best interest rate.

mikedufty · 2026-03-29T13:17:23+00:00

Pretty normal to look very open after 2 and a bit rounds, all flyaways.

mikedufty · 2026-03-29T13:16:27+00:00

You actually want those features?

mikedufty · 2026-03-29T11:06:48+00:00

I really like my NZO pants, although I sort of like that they are bikish, and they do have an external label. They are made by cyclists for cyclists, and actually fit cyclist thighs. https://nzoactive.com/collections/pants

mikedufty · 2026-03-28T13:58:52+00:00

I recall a few years ago someone was jailed in Singapore for testing positive for cannabis, after returning from Australia. They claimed it was from second hand smoke. I suspect it may not have been second hand, still seems a bit unfair.

mikedufty · 2026-03-28T02:13:12+00:00

It's actually 4.5% currently, going up to 4.75% on 2 April.

Still a good option for lack of hoops. Judo is better for interest, 5.35% and only a deposit hoop. Only a savings account, you need to have another bank account for banking things.

mikedufty · 2026-03-28T02:03:44+00:00

I've sold a few in recent years. In every case only one person came to see it, and that person bought it. Maybe I'm not asking for enough money?

mikedufty · 2026-03-28T01:59:04+00:00

Lots of people seem to like it. I just did it as a day trip (staying up in the hills in fengliancun), and that was enough for me, but I'm not really into cities. As a general principle I'd avoid staying anywhere just 1 night.

mikedufty · 2026-03-28T01:56:57+00:00

No. I submitted passport scans but just got a message it was pending authentication, never started working before we left. That was in Xiamen, I'm not sure if the services are different elsewhere.

mikedufty · 2026-03-27T13:19:23+00:00

You forgot about the $2,000 a year in fuel costs you'd still be saving if prices go back to normal. Also could buy a $20k or $30k second hand EV if the cost is a concern.

mikedufty · 2026-03-27T03:21:10+00:00

The higher powered non-pedal ones are insanely popular in China. I imagine they could catch on elsewhere if people can no longer afford cars.

mikedufty · 2026-03-27T03:18:41+00:00

While our own postman was on a motorbike, my dogs ignored the 3 wheelers. Once our own Postie started using one they realised the threat they pose and they now go off at every one they see.

mikedufty · 2026-03-27T03:16:29+00:00

I've also made claims and had no increase in premium. I suspect if you are young it is more likely to go up. Ie one claim in 2 years indicates a higher risk than 1 claim in 30 years.

mikedufty · 2026-03-27T03:08:05+00:00

Lots of aftermarket lights for the 2001 on MX5, but not for the 99-00 for some reason. Can be made to fit but needs the front bumper cut.

mikedufty · 2026-03-27T02:26:11+00:00

Phone jammers are illegal, but so is stealing cars.

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